Report Prepared by: Janet German, Administrative Assistant III, Fire Department
Title
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Allowing the Designation of an Authorized Agent to File an Application and Execute Documents Required to Obtain Disaster Relief Assistance from the California Covid -19 Pandemic (DR-4482)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution allowing the designation of an authorized agent to file an application and execute documents required to obtain disaster relief assistance from the California Covid-19 Pandemic (DR-4482).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2020-21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, designation of authorized agent to file applications and execute documents required to obtain disaster relief assistance.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter, Section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public Safety, as provided for the in 2019-20 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
The City of Merced is currently providing extraordinary emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and needs to take steps to receive financial assistance from the federal government. The President declared a major disaster for California for the COVID-19 pandemic on 03/22/20 thereby allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to "assist state, local, tribal, territorial governments and other eligible entities with the health and safety actions they take on behalf of the American public." To be eligible to recover costs, there are certain steps that the City needs to pursue.
* File a Request for Public Assistance Form by 04/17/20
o The City of Merced filed the form on 04/15/20
* Adopt a Resolution Designating an Agent (Cal OES Form 130 or its equiva...
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